By a lonely prison wallI heard a young girl calling"Michael they have taken you awayFor you stole Treveleyn's cornSo the young might see the mornNow a prison ship lies waiting in the bay"

(Chorus)Low, lie the Fields of AthenryWhere once we watched the small free birds flyOur love was on the wingWe dreams and songs to singIt's so lonely 'round the Fields of Athenry

By a lonely prison wallI heard a young man calling"Nothing matters Mary when you're freeAgainst the Famine and the CrownI rebelled they ran me downNow, you must raise our child with dignity"

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By a lonely harbour wallShe watched the last star fallingAs the prison ship sailed out against the skySure she'll wait and hope and prayFor her love in Botany BayIt's so lonely 'round the Fields of Athenry